Somali Bariis Iskukaris Chicken with Raisins

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup basmati rice, rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp raisins
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Steps

1. Season chicken with salt and brown it in oil in a small Dutch oven for 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
2. Cook onion until deeply golden, then add garlic, cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon.
3. Stir in rice, broth, raisins, and the remaining salt; nestle chicken on top.
4. Cover and cook on low until rice is tender and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), about 18 minutes.
5. Rest covered 5 minutes, fluff the rice, and finish with parsley.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.